Beier, Mikael

Mikael Beier is a renowned Danish flutist recognized for his extensive career as a soloist, orchestral musician, and recording artist.
Born in Copenhagen, he received his musical training at the Royal Danish Academy of Music. He was a student of Poul Birkelund, who was a legendary Danish flutist and a former principal flutist of the Danish National Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, he studied with András Adorján.
In 1996, he became a permanent member of the DR Symphony Orchestra, the position he held until his retirement at the end of 2025. Beyond his performance duties, Beier was a key creative figure for the orchestra, serving as the musical brain behind programs like Den Klassiske Musikquiz and as the general secretary for the Malko Competition.
Beier has a significant recording history, notably the album The Virtuoso Flute with pianist Anne Øland, which highlights his technical proficiency and expressive range. He has also recorded various works for the Danacord label, including collections of flute quartets.